Formula One

Daniel Ricciardo.

‘Essential’: Racing icon says Ricciardo a must for 2026

An Australian motorsport legend says this new racing team would be crazy not to do everything it can to sign the former F1 star.

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Michael Schumacher’s former boss Flavio Briatore has given a heartbreaking update on the F1 superstar.

Former boss provides tragic Schumacher health update

One of F1 superstar Michael Schumacher’s mentors and one-time boss, Flavio Briatore, has revealed the heartbreaking circumstances around his former protege’s ongoing health battle. 

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Max Verstappen was in no mood to explain his collision with George Russell.

Verstappen under threat of race ban after ‘deliberate’ crash into rival

‘Mad Max’ has returned and he was in no mood to explain himself after being found responsible.

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Spanish GP winner Oscar Piastri insists his seventh F1 triumph overall and fifth of the season was just the lift he needed in pursuit of the drivers’ title.

Aussie F1 star bounces back with Spanish Grand Prix win

Spanish GP winner Oscar Piastri insists his seventh F1 triumph overall and fifth of the season was just the lift he needed in pursuit of the drivers' title.

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Noah Lisle and Daniel Ricciardo.

The young gun who could be the next Daniel Ricciardo

Aussie motorsport fans have long been on the lookout for the next Daniel Ricciardo, and we may have found him in his home state.

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Daniel Ricciardo’s likeness has appeared in advertsing for the 2026 F1 season.

Is this the biggest sign yet Ricciardo is returning to F1?

Formula One fans around the world have been thrown into a wheelspin after the latest twist in the long-running Daniel Ricciardo saga.

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Oscar Piastri (R) congratulates his McLaren teammate Lando Norris on taking pole in Monaco. (AP PHOTO)

Oscar hits the walls as Norris powers to Monaco pole

F1 leader Oscar Piastri had a hairy time brushing the walls at the Monaco Grand Prix street circuit, finishing third in qualifying as Lando Norris took pole.

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Jack Doohan with father Mick at the Bahrain Grand Prix earlier this year.

Doohan pleads after ‘damaging’ fake post drags family into sorry saga

‘Please stop harassing my family. I didn’t think I would have to get to this point.’

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Oscar Piastri finished third at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

Big McLaren call proves costly as Red Bull claim F1 win

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were both bested by Max Verstappen after their team made an unusual decision.

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri with Max Verstappen after the Aussie beat the world champ to pole in Imola. (AP PHOTO)

Oscar Piastri's dream run continues with Imola pole

Oscar Piastri shows no signs of relenting in his ever more convincing world championship push as he took pole at the Emlia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

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The FIA has cleared Oscar Piastri and his Mclaren team of wrongdoing following an ‘extensive physical inspection’ of the car. 

Oscar Piastri officially learns fate after bombshell investigation

A statement has been issued following repeated allegations from a high-profile rival.

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Alpine's dumped Jack Doohan was unfairly treated, a couple of his fellow F1 rookies believe. (AP PHOTO)

F1 rookies back Aussie Doohan over 'unfair' treatment

Fellow rookies Oliver Bearman and Isack Hadjar have jumped to the support of Australian F1 driver Jack Doohan after he was dumped by Alpine.

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Oscar Piastri and Ayrton Senna.

Piastri on brink of matching Senna’s 34-year record

Oscar Piastri is entering rarefied territory as he seeks to continue his red-hot F1 form this weekend.

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Jack Doohan's disappointing first season as a Formula One driver has ended prematurely.

‘Threats’: Aussie F1 star in shock security scare

‘People had his personal address’: Terrifying revelations have emerged about threats to a young Formula One star as extra security now shadows his every move.

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The brother of the former team principal of Jack Doohan’s Alpine racing team has been arrested.

Shock racing arrest days after Doohan sacked

The Alpine F1 Team is mired in more controversy in the wake of two high-profile departures.

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